1918 Cover Independent WWI Pilot Irving Bacheller Art - ORIGINAL TIN3

Please note that this is a cover only.

This is an original World War I inspired 1918 color cover for the January issue of The Independent, featuring an image of a World War I pilot, complete with interior article "The Merry Jest of the Airman," by Irving Bacheller.

CONDITION

This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine / Fine+. Moderate aging throughout. Crease extending into image. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No water damage. Please note there is a stamped date and some pencil marks in the top right corner of this cover. There are some tears in the margins, which is appropriate damage of a cover from the 1900s.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Color
• Grade: Very Fine / Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 11.75 inches; 20 x 30 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Harper's Weekly, Pricing,

TIN3A1B26C18